For ConnectWise ScreenConnect (formerly ConnectWise Control) on-premise installations, the license key is a long, Base64-encoded string stored in an XML file on your server. How to Find Your License Key
page, and find the license section to enter your updated code. Recent Security Requirements Starting in July 2025, ConnectWise requires on-premise partners to code-sign their own installers
: Some legacy on-premise "perpetual" licenses still exist, but users have reported validation failures when upgrading to newer versions (e.g., version 24.2) if they are "out of support". 3. How to Renew or Upgrade
In this guide, we will explore everything you need to know about ScreenConnect licenses, from the different pricing tiers to how you can retrieve a lost key. 🔑 What is a ScreenConnect License Key?
, ConnectWise began phasing out the "Free" instance tier. Most existing free instances were automatically switched to a 30-day evaluation license, after which they must be upgraded to a paid plan or risk permanent data deletion. On-Premise Legacy Support
For ConnectWise ScreenConnect (formerly ConnectWise Control) on-premise installations, the license key is a long, Base64-encoded string stored in an XML file on your server. How to Find Your License Key
page, and find the license section to enter your updated code. Recent Security Requirements Starting in July 2025, ConnectWise requires on-premise partners to code-sign their own installers Screenconnect License Key
: Some legacy on-premise "perpetual" licenses still exist, but users have reported validation failures when upgrading to newer versions (e.g., version 24.2) if they are "out of support". 3. How to Renew or Upgrade , ConnectWise began phasing out the "Free" instance tier
In this guide, we will explore everything you need to know about ScreenConnect licenses, from the different pricing tiers to how you can retrieve a lost key. 🔑 What is a ScreenConnect License Key? the license key is a long
, ConnectWise began phasing out the "Free" instance tier. Most existing free instances were automatically switched to a 30-day evaluation license, after which they must be upgraded to a paid plan or risk permanent data deletion. On-Premise Legacy Support